Reports from the Trail: Stories
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2021
Interesting Tidbits
FROM: Dan McClenahan
PDT
I believe that when the riders crossed under the overpass of I25 (North of Casper) they were at the very northernmost part of the re-ride trail. Also, at midnight last night they were at the highest elevation of the trail. The highest elevation of the original trail is between Rock Creek and Strawberry Creek. (South and East of Atlantic City).
We got to meet a pony and rider today at Green River.
FROM: Kristel Heskett
PDT
We got to meet a pony and rider today at Green River. My daughter Anibel is a horse lover and was so exited to see this event happen while we were on our trip west today. Thank you so much for letting her be a part of this momentous occasion by petting the horse (sorry but we forgot the name she called him Spirit). If you could send us back that information that would be great. I have included a picture and you guys are welcome to post our story and, Continue Reading
From Utah Team 2 -- Murray Park to Wyoming
FROM: Cindy Furse
PDT
Hello from Team 2! We had a great night-time ride from Murray Park (about 4500 S State Street, Salt Lake City) to the Wyoming border. The mail came in an hour and a half late (1030 pm) but was passed off to Wyoming on time (630 am). It was one of the smoothest rides I’ve seen, with everyone working together. Because it was dark, and a road, the convoy of trailers with flashing lights helped protect the pony and rider from nearby traffic, though once we got out of town,, Continue Reading
Nevada Pony Express Video Montage
FROM: John Peltier
PDT
Hi there, I was capturing some video for a separately commissioned project while the Pony was going through Nevada. I put together a little edit of some of the clips and the director allowed me to share it with the NPEA if you want to put it on your Facebook page, website, or wherever else! Watch and Enjoy Video!
Sentiments from Utah.......
FROM: Pat Hearty
PDT
Got to offer a heartfelt and well deserved thanks to the riders, horses, and support group from Utah Team 3. Through much confusion, ride schedule mix-ups, midday temps above 100 F, and despite missing a handful of our best riders, this group came through. We needed every horse and rider to make it, but everyone stepped up and worked through the problems to finish our run to Simpson Springs. And you ought to see the girl who drives our pilot car. Good luck to the riders to the east. Go, Continue Reading
Rider in Douglas County, NV (click here for 2 pictures)
FROM: Dana Long
PDT
Dana LongThis rider was on Foothill Road, just south of Kingsbury Grade, in Douglas County, Nevada. Taken June 17, 2021. Dana LongThis rider was on Foothill Road, just south of Kingsbury Grade, in Douglas County, Nevada. Taken June 17, 2021.
Pony Rider into Carson City, NV
FROM: Dave Kittle
PDT
Rider into Carson City, NV 6/17/21Photo Credit: Dave Kittle
Laura and Liz's Pony Express Re-Ride 2021 -- Yahooo; It Was Epic!
FROM: Laura and Liz
PDT
Watch their video.
GPS Mapping of Re-Ride Gets Off to a Late Start
FROM: NPEA Stablemaster
PDT
The 2021 Re-Ride began on time, as the Pony took off from Old Sac. at 2:00pm local time. However, the technology of the GPS tracking proved more challenging for the NPEA Media Team. After realizing the signal was not coming through, the support personnel had to catch the Pony and re-program some buttons on the device, which is carried in the Pony’s mochila. It took about 20 miles to catch up! The device was retrieved and rebooted and the signal started working. You may think there is something wrong with, Continue Reading